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Mayweather defeats McGregor in Vegas superfight
In an event that was always going to be more showbiz than sporting contest, Floyd Mayweather does what most pundits expected of him and convincingly defeats MMA star Conor McGregor.
 
Hurricane Harvey leaves 'widespread devastation' as Texas braces for floods
The most powerful storm to hit Texas in more than 50 years has killed at least two people and is now threatening catastrophic flooding as search and rescue teams deploy to the hardest-hit zones.
 
Asylum seekers face welfare crackdown
The Government will cut income support and accommodation services for about 100 asylum seekers in Australia for medical treatment, a move Labor says is designed to make vulnerable people "destitute and homeless".
 
Cast, audience of gay play have tyres slashed in 'hateful' attack
Sydney police launch an investigation after the cast and audience of a production about a gay love story have their tyres slashed — the second attack on those involved with the show.
 
Trump under fire from Republicans after pardoning controversial ex-sheriff
The speaker of the House of Representatives joins a handful of prominent Republicans criticising the US President over his decision to pardon a former Arizona sheriff convicted of criminal contempt in a racial profiling case.
 
Harvey the Hurricane Hawk rides out monster storm with taxi driver
As the huge storm battered Texas, a lonely hawk in Houston found shelter in a taxi and refused to leave. A series of videos made by his rescuer has turned the "cool bird" into a YouTube star.
 
'I am the king': Living on your own island with a pet croc
Fifteen years ago Kai Hansen bought an island near Darwin to escape city life, now he lives there in a lodge with his pet crocodile Casey.
 
NT Chief Minister urges 'new way forward' on Australia Day
Minister Michael Gunner says he write to the Australia Day Council to recommend changes to how the event is celebrated, saying in an address it should include "a genuine celebration of the Aboriginal contribution to our national identity".
 
'You will be epically missed': Sister remembers man allegedly murdered by brother
The sister of Gold Coast suspected murder victim Reece Clarke posts a heartfelt tribute to her brother on Facebook, after their sibling Ethan allegedly doused him with petrol and set him alight.
 
'Station McStationface' gets thumbs down as public invited to name Melbourne stations
Victorians are asked to name five new underground train stations in Melbourne as part of a competition, but Transport Minister Jacinta Allan warns people to take it seriously.
 
Live: Australia strikes early against Bangladesh
Pat Cummins has been the wicket-taker on the opening morning in Dhaka, as Australia begins its two-Test series against Bangladesh. Follow all the action in our live blog.
 
Passenger headbutts Brisbane bus driver over concession request
A Brisbane bus driver has facial injuries after being headbutted by a passenger who was asked to show his concession card.
 
AFL live: Tigers and Saints in action after Bombers get vital win
Richmond faces St Kilda at the MCG and later West Coast takes on table-topping Adelaide after Essendon locks up its spot in the top eight with victory over Fremantle. Follow it live in our AFL ScoreCentre.
 
Aussie strongman and mental health advocate pulls 190-tonne aircraft
Mental health advocate and Australian Federal Police Commander Grant Edwards successfully completes a world record attempt at pulling a C-17 aircraft with sheer muscle power.
 
Nothing can change at the AOC while Coates remains in charge: De Jong
The former chief executive of Australia's peak Olympic body believes nothing can change the organisation while John Coates remains in the executive president's chair.
 
NRL live: Panthers and Dragons face off after Sea Eagles edge the Warriors
St George Illawarra take on Penrith in Sunday's second game after the Sea Eagles grabbed a spot in the eight with a golden point win over the Warriors. Follow it live in our NRL ScoreCentre.
 
UK opposition to offer alternative 'soft Brexit' in policy shift
Britain's main opposition party will announce a dramatic policy shift which opens the possibility of the country remaining in the European Union's single market.
 
'Women have to live with their family until they're married or dead'
Hana was 27 and just wanted the freedom to work and go out with her friends, but her strict parents had other ideas. It's a familiar story for young women in Egypt.
 
Schools making wellbeing a priority in bid to tackle youth anxiety
As a growing number of children report they are struggling to cope with stress and anxiety, Australian schools are shifting the focus to mental health. Nine in 10 independent schools now offer dedicated wellness programs.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams America's mistrust of Pakistan has taken a new course
By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams
By Stan Grant Stan Grant: It is a 'damaging myth' that Captain Cook discovered Australia
By Stan Grant
By Dan Colasimone Stop flogging Kyrgios for his mistakes, he's our most interesting athlete
By Dan Colasimone
By North America correspondent Conor Duffy Afghanistan is more proof for Trump that it is tougher to govern than campaign
By North America correspondent Conor Duffy
 
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World
96 dead as thousands of Rohingya flee Myanmar
UK opposition to offer alternative 'soft Brexit' in policy shift
Search for Switzerland landslide victims called off
 
Business
This week in finance: Results season wraps up as first hints of GDP released
Australia stuck in past despite gay Irish man running Qantas: Joyce
Holden supplier Monroe axes up to 70 jobs in Adelaide
 
Politics
UK opposition to offer alternative 'soft Brexit' in policy shift
Asylum seekers face welfare crackdown
Animal kingdom to include domestic violence boarding facility
 
Sport
Mayweather defeats McGregor in Vegas superfight
Live: Australia strikes early against Bangladesh
AFL live: Tigers and Saints in action after Bombers get vital win
 
Science and Tech
Using DNA to paint a face: Unlocking the identity secrets of our genes
The 'underground astronaut' and her search for ancient bones
Were the Babylonians better mathematicians than us?
 
Environment
Households reap huge power bill savings, but those who need it most miss out
Photographer turns lens on our 'complex, disconnected' relationship with water
Exxon accused of misleading public on climate change
 

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